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Vernacular Architecture of the World Vernacular Architecture of the World- Great Buildings Online describes a range of buildings in regional styles, and some designed by architects in Neo-Vernacular styles. Paul Oliver Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture Paul Oliver Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture- The world's first encyclopedia of the architecture of the people. Publication information. Bricks and Brass: Design by Style Bricks and Brass: Design by Style- An overview of Classical, Georgian, Italianate, Gothic, Aesthetic, Arts and Crafts, Eclectic, Queen Anne, Art Nouveau, and Edwardian architectur… Periods in Art History Periods in Art History- Illustrated outline of Western art and architecture from the Technological Institute of Monterrey, Campus Tampico, Mexico. The International Molinological Society The International Molinological Society- Fosters interest and understanding of wind, water and animal-driven mills. It encourages research, preservation and restoration of histori… Society for Church Archaeology Society for Church Archaeology- Promotes the study of churches and other places of worship in Britain and Ireland. Aims, committee, list of contents of its journal, news and confe… International Survey of Jewish Monuments International Survey of Jewish Monuments- A non-profit organization dedicated to the research, preservation and documentation of Jewish historical monuments from around the world.… Vernacular Architecture Forum Vernacular Architecture Forum- Aims to encourage the study and preservation of the ordinary architecture of North America. Publishes a scholarly journal and a newsletter. Board of… Docomomo International Docomomo International- Non-profit organization devoted to the documentation and conservation of buildings, sites and neighbourhoods of the modern movement. Includes aims, activit… Organization of World Heritage Cities Organization of World Heritage Cities- List of member cities, with an outline history of each and links to further information. UNESCO: World Heritage UNESCO: World Heritage- Calendar of events, the guiding principles of the World Heritage Committee, list of World Heritage Sites, special reports and online exhibitions, ways to p… Old Cast Iron Old Cast Iron- History of cast and wrought iron architecture between 1850 and 1920. Articles with information and pictures. Some articles are brought with prior permission from au… The Traditional Paint Forum The Traditional Paint Forum- A non-profit group with an interest in historic decorative schemes, which publishes the journal "Traditional Paint News" (contents listed online). Ann… Stone Roofing Association Stone Roofing Association- Provides an introduction to sandstone and limestone roofs, giving the geology, history and use of stone slates, with bibliography and glossary. Roman Concrete Roman Concrete- David Moore's writings and references on Roman and modern concrete technology and construction. Timeline of Concrete Timeline of Concrete- The story of concrete from the natural deposit of cement compounds 12,000,000 BC, through the creation of concrete by the Romans to its uses in the 1990s. Sh… Azulejos de Lisboa Azulejos de Lisboa- Colin Manning gives a photographic tour of some of the Portuguese tiles, known as azulejos, which adorn the inside and outside of almost every home in Portugal. Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society- This UK society provides a beginner's guide to the history of tiles used pave floors or decorate walls. Agram Agram- A database by R. Saariste of the work of some historically important architects, with photographs, drawings, and models. The architects covered are: Le Corbusier, Jujol, Lo… Masters Masters- Directory web resources on famous architects and their works, part of Vitruvio. Cornell University, US: Department of Architecture Cornell University, US: Department of Architecture- Offers an M.A. and Ph.D. in history of architecture and urbanism. Includes student handbook, news and events. Connecticut College Architectural Studies Connecticut College Architectural Studies- Offers architectural history. Gives the aims and objectives of the college and information on its courses, students, faculty members, al… Brown University, US: Department of History of Art and Architecture Brown University, US: Department of History of Art and Architecture- Offers an architectural studies program. Undergraduate and graduate programs, courses, facilities, faculty and… University of Virginia, US University of Virginia, US- School of Architecture, Department of Architectural History. Curriculum covers both great monuments and vernacular traditions. Harvard, US: Department of The History of Art and Architecture Harvard, US: Department of The History of Art and Architecture- Offers information about the department and its faculty, as well as courses taught. Texas A&M University: Department of Architecture Texas A&M University: Department of Architecture- Offers architectural history and theory as an optional addition to the core curriculum for architecture. Course details. Yale University, US: History of Art Yale University, US: History of Art- Courses, events, Art and Architecture Library, Yale Center for British Art, digital resources. Princeton University, US: Department of Art and Archaeology Princeton University, US: Department of Art and Archaeology- Offers undergraduate and graduate programs which can include architecture. History of the department and details of pr… University of Melbourne, Australia: Faculty of Architecture Building & Planning University of Melbourne, Australia: Faculty of Architecture Building & Planning- Offers postgraduate programs in architectural history and conservation. Institute of Classical Architecture Institute of Classical Architecture- Founded in 1991 in New York to provide a resource for the study, research and perpetuation of the classical tradition. Moscow State University Moscow State University- Departments of Russian History of Art and General History of Art offer some architectural history. English language outline of course content. Center for the Study of Architecture/Archaeology Center for the Study of Architecture/Archaeology- Housed on Bryn Mawr Campus, US, it provides an archival home for computer models of architectural monuments and archaeological si… McDonough, William McDonough, William- Architect, designer, and author known for his work in sustainability. Includes biography, writings, and schedule of appearances. The Muzharul Islam Archive The Muzharul Islam Archive- Maintains and catalogs the drawings and related materials of noted Bangladeshi architect Muzharul Islam. It is hosted by the University of Asia Pacific… Ecoboot Ecoboot- This weblog looks at initiatives and research on amphibious or floating houses. Lammas Lammas- Describes a planned low-impact eco-village near Glandwr. Profile, proposal and how to become involved. Cae Mabon Cae Mabon- This retreat centre in Wales created by storyteller Eric Maddern is composed of a group of low-impact buildings, including reconstructions of Iron Age roundhouses and a… Arcosanti Arcosanti- An experimental town in the desert of Arizona, built to embody Paolo Soleri's concept of arcology - the fusion of architecture with ecology. Theory, workshops, events, … Futuro House : Home of the Future Futuro House : Home of the Future- Len Peltier presents photographs, a plan, and links to related sites on this space-saucer modular home designed by Finnish architect Matti Suuro… Concrete Canvas Concrete Canvas- Engineers William Crawford and Peter Brewin have developed a building in a bag that requires only water and air for construction, intended for emergency shelters,… Chayo Frank Chayo Frank- This Miami-based firm specializes in sprayed-concrete freeform residences and sculptural architecture. Images of their organic and exotic designs. MaterialEcology MaterialEcology- Formed by Neri Oxman as an interdisciplinary research initiative that undertakes design research in the intersection between architecture, engineering, computatio… The Venus Project The Venus Project- Concrete concept buildings from the utopian/futurist research center located in Venus, Florida. Presentation of project vision, ideas, and philosophies. Eliphante Eliphante- Photographs and history of Michael and Leda Kahn's sculptural, painted, architectural three-acre living art installation in Sedona, Arizona. Roadside America: The Last of the Xanadus Roadside America: The Last of the Xanadus- Illustrated article on the Xanadu - the sprayed-foam "Home of the Future" tourist attraction franchise. Hotel Everland Hotel Everland- Specifically created for Expo.02 by Swiss artist-duo Sabina Lang and Daniel Baumann, this small green futuristic building accommodates two people and uses curving … Worldfairs Worldfairs- The website of the world's fairs and International Expositions, history, chronology, pavilions, data from all past and future exhibitions. The Historic City The Historic City- In a Dialog with the Present Day Conference in Gdansk, Poland, 18 - 20 Nov. 1999 Sunset-AIA Western Home Awards Sunset-AIA Western Home Awards- Sunset-AIA Western Home Award. Death By Architecture Death By Architecture- United States Partner in the International Competition Network. This site features current competition listings, job resources, architecture links, feature …